The Matrix sequels (Film)

AUTHOR(S)

McDonald, Kathy A.

PUB. DATE

January 2004

SOURCE

Daily Variety;1/13/2004, Vol. 282 Issue 11, pA5

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Details the production of the movies "The Matrix: Reloaded," and "The Matrix Revolutions," starring Keanu Reeves and Hugo Weaving. Expansion of the combat, stunts and production design into two realms by production designer Owen Patterson; Importance of color palettes in defining the separate worlds for costume designer Kym Barrett; Challenges faced by makeup department head Peter Robb-King to keep the actors and stunt doubles looking spot-on under the downpour.

ACCESSION #

11977840

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